Wichita, Kansas vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 130.3% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $690,809 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
502% more expensive in Torrance
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Wichita, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  539.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher